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HRES1110119th Congress

Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices.

Sponsored By: Representative Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]

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Summary

A nationwide ban on the slaughter and sale of dogs and cats for human consumption in Japan. This resolution would encourage Japan to enact such a ban and frames the issue as part of shared democratic values and animal welfare between the United States and Japan.

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  • Families and pet owners: It affirms protection for companion and service animals and labels the practice as conflicting with shared moral and cultural values.
  • U.S.-Japan cooperation: It urges continued bilateral work on animal rights and welfare initiatives and promotes the issue as a diplomatic priority.
  • Japanese public and lawmakers: It points to growing domestic support in Japan and encourages national legislation to ban the practice.
  • Animal welfare groups and advocates: It condemns the killing and trafficking of dogs and cats for meat and commends civil society organizations, including the World Dog Alliance, for their advocacy.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]

NY • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 3/9/2026

  • Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2026

  • Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/20/2026

  • Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 7/27/2026

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